Homelessness is on the rise in Mecklenburg. The response remains a work in progress
A Home for All’ initiative seeks to reduce homelessness and increase housing stability, but as the plan begins both problems ...
Mecklenburg sheriff says he’s held 163 undocumented people since House Bill 10 in NC
Of the 163 undocumented people held since Dec. 1, ICE “has not yet removed any individuals from the Mecklenburg Detention ...
Wake, Mecklenburg counties drive NC growth, but pace is higher elsewhere, census shows
The populations of nine North Carolina counties have grown by more than 10% since 2020, while 16 have lost residents.
NC senators introduce bill for new transit authority in Mecklenburg. Here’s what it says.
It’s the second bill introduced in the state legislature this years as part of efforts to overhaul Charlotte’s public transit ...
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Mecklenburg County will redesign, reinterpret 19th century plantation site
The site of a 19th century plantation that's now a nature preserve in northern Mecklenburg County is getting a makeover. County officials say Latta Place — formerly known as Latta Plantation ...
NC bill legalizing marijuana faces uncertainty with only Democratic support
A new bill presented in Raleigh looks to legalize marijuana throughout North Carolina, authored by State Rep. Jordan Lopez, a ...
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NC Lawmakers will vote on allowing people to carry a gun without a permit
It could soon be legal to carry a concealed gun without a permit in North Carolina. Senators are scheduled to vote on the Freedom To Carry NC Thursday morning.